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LOT 367
Very Scarce Roth-Sauer Model 1900 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Buenos Aires Merchant Marks and Presentation Case - Serial no. B884, 7.65 mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, gutta percha grips. A predecessor of
the Roth-Steyr pistol, the Roth- Sauer is built around a long recoil action, similar clip-loaded internal magazine in the grip, and utilizing the proprietary 7.65 mm Roth ammunition. Fixed blade and notch sights, the Sauer address on the top rib, “PATENT-/ROTH.” on the frame above the chamber and the Sauer logo at the rear. Fitted with a knurled cocking knob, smooth trigger, and checkered grips with raised Sauer logos. The sideplate is engraved “PREMIO/ ARMERIA CANEDO/1921” and stamped “C. CANEDO/611. RIVADAVIA.611/Bs AIRES”; Juan Canedo was the successor of Don Alfredo Gottling, and his shop, also known as “Casa Canedo”
LOT 369
Webley-Fosbery
Model 1903
Automatic
Revolver - Serial
no. 1146, 455 cal., 7 1/2 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. One of approximately 4,237 Model 1903 revolvers manufactured
by Webley & Scott. The Webley-Fosbery was meant as a counter-point to
the early semi-automatic pistols then emerging on the market, providing
the large-bore firepower and relative mechanical simplicity of a revolver with
the smooth single-action operation of an automatic. While mechanically novel,
the tide of history was on the side of the semi-autos, with Browning’s designs
in particular able to scratch the firepower itch. The left side of the top strap is
marked “WEBLEY-FOSBERY”. The left side plate is marked with the “W&S” winged
bullet logo followed by “455 CORDITE,” and the right side plate is marked with the serial
number. Matching numbers are found on frame under the left grip panel, barrel, right side plate, grips, some internal components and cylinder. The pistol is divided into two main components, an upper frame carrying the barrel, cylinder and the hammer, which is mated to the lower grip frame and single action trigger and disconnector assembly on a spring loaded track. On discharge the recoil energy drives the entire upper frame back along the track re-cocking the hammer and advancing the cylinder.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus period refinished blue finish, showing mild spotting, a small amount of edge and cycling wear,
and a few dings on the
cylinder. The refinished
grips are very good, with minor scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 370
Danish Bergmann Patent Model
1910/21 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 1878, 9 mm cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish,
hardwood grips. Fixed sights, with
“crown 24” on the right side of
the barrel and receiver, “HAERENS
RUSTKAMMER/19 10/21” on the left
side of the receiver, “6720” on the right
side of the frame, and “H.Rk./1878” on
the underside of the frame. Fitted with
a set of smooth grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 95%
plus arsenal refurbished blue finish,
showing some light handling marks
and spotting. The grips are very fine, with minor dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 371
Exceptional Early Production Two Digit Serial Number “83”
Schilling & Haenel Model 1883 Reich Revolver - Serial no. 83, 10.55
mm cal., 5 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Officer’s patter
early production two digit serial number Model 1883 Reich Revolver.
Blade and notch sights, with the “V.C.S. * C.G.H./SUHL” maker’s mark on the left side of the frame, with matching full and partial numbers overall. Fitted with straw finished small parts, a niter blue safety lever, and checkered
hardwood grips.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 85% bright original high polish blue finish, showing edge wear, minor spotting, and the beginning of a brown patina on the grip frame. Grips are excellent, with a few light dings on the crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,500
(the House of Canedo) and “La
Portena”, was a major importer of
then-cutting edge American and
European firearms. The included
case has a black leatherette
exterior and red felt interior, with
a gold printed leather label from
La Portena on the lid, one stripper
clip, and a box of “System G. Roth”
marked 7.65mm ammunition.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95%
plus bright original blue finish, showing bright edge wear and minor handling marks. The grips are very fine, with some rubbing on the lower edges and minor shrinkage. The case is fine, with internal stains and overall wear appropriate to age, and the box is very good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 368
Danish Bergmann
Patent Model 1910/21 Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 2055, 9 mm cal., 4 inch solid
rib bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Fixed sights, with “crown 24” on the right side of the barrel and receiver, “HAERENS RUSTKAMMER/19 10/21” on the left side of the receiver, “6897” on the right side of the frame,
and “H.Rk./2055” on the underside of the frame. Fitted with a set of checkered matching
numbered grips.
CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of the arsenal
refurbished blue finish, with some areas of brown and gray patina, mild spotting with a few patches
of heavier oxidization, and mild handling marks.
The grips are fine, with mild scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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